Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Build Division, supporting the successful delivery of a large scale, high rise build project in the Lincoln area.

• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards Chartership
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Senior or Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Experience working with a Design and Build Building Contractor
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.

• Support the successful delivery of large scale, high-rise build projects based near Lincoln, managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre construction through to final account.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership, manage risk and cost control, and drive the financial success of projects ranging in scale and complexity.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure value, quality, and efficiency at every stage.

Requirements:

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Manage the successful onboarding of new junior staff members.
• Manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports.
• Identify necessary and appropriate training needs for direct reports.Motivate and manage the performance of junior staff and provide coaching and mentoring where appropriate.
• Delegate appropriate work to junior staff while maintaining accountability.
• Participate in the Project Kick Off meeting and input into and directly influence the production and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan.
• Prepare internal commercial reporting, influence and contribute to monthly project reviews and any other reports which may be required.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Prepare cost reports to the client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Prepare and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Issue sub contractor and consultant appointments in line with the requirements of the programme and procurement schedule.
• Work with the Design Manager and Project Manager on design aspects and provide advice regarding cost impacts and value engineering.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from requisition preparation through to final accounts.
• Undertake contract administration, including change management, the issuance of contractual notices and communication in accordance with the contract and maintain associated registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Ensure correct site records are maintained.
• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the client and contract requirements.
• Ensure regular risk and opportunity workshops take place within the project team and influence and input into a real time risk and opportunity schedule.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree on change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
• Measure quantities in accordance with standard methods of measurement as required.
• Ensure appropriate client management is initiated and maintained.
• Identify and advise on insurance related issues, including the prompt notification of potential claims and ensuring all insurance related contractual requirements of the project are implemented and managed.
• Maximise cash position, include WIP control, cash flow production and improvement plans.
• Monitor and manage the out turn cost and value on the project in real time and ensure a detailed forecast is maintained and reported on a monthly basis.
• Input into the production of the margin improvement plan on the project and manage and maintain in real time.
• Ensure timely procurement of PCG, bonds and warranties as required by the contract.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier disputes.
• Assist in client dispute management.
• Assist with work-winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Undertake any other work as required by your line manager.

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday.
• Our commitment to respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a safe and healthy workplace. We are driven by our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and a goal of climate neutrality by 2040.